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Tomlins Family History

Tomlins Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Tomlin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tomlins family from?

You can see how Tomlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomlins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Tomlins families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Tomlins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomlins families in 1891.
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What did your Tomlins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomlins. 9% of Tomlins men worked as a Carpenter and 73% of Tomlins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomlins were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    9%
  • House Decorator
    9%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Motor Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Tomlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tomlins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 986 military records available for the last name Tomlins. For the veterans among your Tomlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomlins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tomlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomlins in 1961 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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